Board Report - 8/26/22
Vea la versión en español del Informe de la Junta Directiva aquí.
This is a summary of the Pasco School District Board Meeting on August 23, 2022.
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Learning Acceleration: Summer School
Mira Gobel, Assistant Superintendent of Schools & Social Emotional Learning, provided the Board with an update regarding summer school programs in Pasco schools.
The goals for summer school included providing accelerated learning opportunities for students based on support needs and focusing on setting students up for a successful 2022-23 school year. To achieve these goals, the district worked to identify and remove barriers for students to access summer learning and create equitable access to learning for students. The district was pleased with summer school's enrollment numbers and learning acceleration.
The district also supported summer school students by offering them online tutoring opportunities through TutorMe Education, a resource the district also plans to provide for students during the school year.
2021-22 General Fund Budget Extension
Kevin Hebdon, PSD Executive Director of Fiscal Services, presented the Board with a request to approve a 2021-22 General Fund Budget extension, increasing the 2021-22 appropriation for the General Fund from $288,768,011 to $306,891,527. A public hearing was held to collect and consider community input on the extension and the Board took action to approve Resolution No. 1020.
Policy #1630 Evaluation of the Superintendent
Michelle Whitney, PSD’s Superintendent, requested board members approve District Policy #1630 Evaluation of the Superintendent. The annual objectives will be identified by the board at or before the beginning of the annual evaluation cycle, prior to the start of the year.
Superintendent Whitney proposed new annual district objectives, developed in consultation with District staff and the Center for Educational Effectiveness, and the Board voted to approve the motion.
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Superintendent Evaluation Cycle
The Pasco School District Board discussed modifying the timeline of the superintendent evaluation process.
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Bond Market and Draft Bond Resolution
Kevin Hebdon, PSD Executive Director of Fiscal Services, along with Trevor Carlson, Managing Director at Piper Sandler, and Jim McNeill, Office Managing Director and Principal with Foster Garvey, presented information on the current bond and interest rate market. Mr. Carlson has worked the numbers and estimates an increase of $0.52 to the bond rate for a total of $2.16 per $1,000 assessed value. On a home valued at $450,000, this would be an additional $234 in taxes annually. Mr. McNeill walked the board through a draft of the bond resolution that must be filed with the Franklin County Elections before December 16, 2022.
The next steps will include adopting the final bond resolution and appointing members to a Pro/Con committee for a February 14, 2023 vote date. Learn more about the February 2023 Bond!
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